Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

Anatomy

Culture

Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

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Description

Notes

'Lalandei' is another large pyracantha, but is known for its particularly upright, stiff to arching habit, growing about 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. tiff, thorny branches. It has an abundance of orange-red berries that follow the profusion of clusters of tiny white, spring flowers. Glossy brown branches are armed with thorns to 3/4" long. An excellent barrier plant; can also be trained against a wall or fence as an espallier. And if you're mindful of the thorns, the branches with flowers or berries are lovely in vases.

Grow in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Is indifferent to soil types, growing in sandy to clay soils and everything in between. Is also tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils. Drought tolerant once established. It may be pruned selectively or to renovate, also well suited to espallier. It will sucker and spread, so place accordingly. Thorns make maintenance something to be dreaded, but on the flip side, it is a very effective barrier. Fire resistant.